Why is your best bet

You want a race-ready mountain bike with upgrades on the parts that make a big difference in performance, like a lighter GW Hydroformed Aluminum 6061 frame higher quality suspension fork XC, wide-range Shimano Deore 5100 1x drivetrain, and PRO Shimano accessories.

The tech you get

A light frame with internal cable routing, a smoother-feeling SRSUNTOUR XC with hand remote hydraulic lockout, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, all Shimano DEORE 5100 Components, tubeless-ready and RIGID VITTORIA BARZO 29*2.25″ simple 1×12 drivetrain that ditches the front derailleur for less clutter and easier operation. The wide-range 11-51 cassette gives you all the gears you need for clawing up climbs and blazing down descents.